Easy Lentil Pasta

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• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 onion(diced)
• 1 large carrot(diced)
• 2 teaspoons garlic(minced)
• 1 sprig of rosemary or thyme
• 2 bay leaves
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste(in a tube)
• 1.5 cups short pasta(like ditalini, penne, small shells, or rotini – about 7 oz)
• 1 cup dried red or green lentils(rinsed)
• 4 cups vegetable broth(+ 1-2 cups more as needed for cooking pasta)
• 1 teaspoon salt(or to taste)
• 0.13 teaspoon black pepper
• chopped fresh parsley
• vegan parmesan(or nutritional flakes)